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S211 NTY

1999 Subaru Forester Gls

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,436 mi
Last recorded97,436 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester Gls100,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 NTY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester Gls
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 97,436 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 90,030 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 89,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 81,056 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 81,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester Gls?

Based on 911 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
8,914
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Registration plate lamp not working 47
position lamp(s) not working 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
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S211 NTY is a 1999 Subaru Forester Gls in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester Gls models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 100,070 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester Gls fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S211 NTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester Gls typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Subaru Forester Gls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S211 NTY registered?

S211 NTY is a 1999 Subaru Forester Gls, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S211 NTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 NTY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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